The Name Song

This version sung by poet Maya Angelou

Maya's my name.
It's a fine name.
It's not your name, but it's fine just the same.
Stand right up and say it proudly.
Maya is my name.
Oh, yes, it's my name
and I'm not gonna change it.
It's my name and I like it just fine.
It's my name and no one can take it.
Maya's my name and I'm proud that it's mine.

(other verses like):

Your name's Lexine.
That's a fine name.
It's not my name, but it's fine just the same.
Stand right up and say it proudly.

Lexine is my name.
Oh, yes, it's my name and I'm not gonna change it.
It's my name and I like it just fine.
It's my name and no one can take it.
Lexine's my name and I'm proud that it's mine.

Transcribed by Lori A.


Originally released (I believe) on the album

Aren't You Glad You're You?

Aren't You Glad You're You? (1977)